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How to get from Cherbourg to Rosslare by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Cherbourg to Rosslare ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Cherbourg to Rosslare is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Cherbourg to Rosslare can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Cherbourg to Rosslare ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Celtic Link Ferries or Stena Line. This way you can find the best price for a Cherbourg Rosslare ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries or Celtic Link Ferries ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Cherbourg to Rosslare simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Cherbourg to Rosslare Ferry Information

Port of departure
Cherbourg
France
Normandy
Port of arrival
Rosslare
Ireland
Distance
276 mi
Ferry Companies
Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Celtic Link Ferries, Stena Line
Frequency of crossings
1 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
16 hrs.
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Ferry Cherbourg Rosslare: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Cherbourg to Rosslare, you'll find tickets ranging from $79 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $879 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Cherbourg-Rosslare route is $259. The average ferry crossing time from Cherbourg to Rosslare is 17 hrs. 17 min. The slowest ferries will take 19 hrs. to reach Rosslare, while the fastest boats will reach Rosslare in 15 hrs.. The first ferry leaves the port of Cherbourg at 15:00. The last ferry to Rosslare leaves Cherbourg at 21:00.

Average price of a Cherbourg Rosslare ferry crossing
$259
Price range for Cherbourg Rosslare ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$79 - $879
Average crossing time Cherbourg Rosslare
17 hrs. 17 min
Departure time of first ferry to Rosslare
15:00
Departure time of last ferry to Rosslare
21:00
Arrival time first ferry to Rosslare
05:00
Arrival time of last ferry to Rosslare
14:30

Why take a ferry from Cherbourg to Rosslare ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Cherbourg to Rosslare ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Rosslare. Here are 3 reasons why we think Cherbourg to Rosslare ferry is an ideal way to travel.

To enjoy the incredible sea view
Generally, when we go on vacation by the sea, we look for a sea view as much as possible (at the restaurant, at the hotel, while hiking...). During the Cherbourg Rosslare crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries or Celtic Link Ferries ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Everywhere, large windows will give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to enjoy its soothing power.
To not get tired, unlike the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. On the contrary, the experience of a Cherbourg Rosslare ferry crossing is ultra relaxing. On board, depending on the Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries or Celtic Link Ferries ship in service, everything is done to relax in the calm of comfortable reclining lounges, to give you time to yourself, to lounge on the outside decks, to entertain and have fun. It is certain that you will start your vacation in Rosslare already rested.
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
If you have children, there's no better way to travel from Cherbourg to Rosslare as a family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Cherbourg, imagine your children discovering the ship, spending long moments playing in the areas reserved for the youngest or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest movies in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marveling at a magic show or other countless activities. Your children will have long lasting memories of the ferry trip between Cherbourg and Rosslare.

Which companies operate between Cherbourg and Rosslare?

If you're looking to travel between Cherbourg and Rosslare by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries or Celtic Link Ferries who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

Stena Line Cherbourg Rosslare
Stena Line
Stena Line is a ferry company based in Sweden that provides passenger and vehicle services between ports in Western Europe, including between the ports of Harwich in Great Britain and Hook of Holland in the Netherlands, between Hull and Rotterdam and between Liverpool and Belfast in Northern Ireland. On Vivanoda, you can compare Cherbourg-Rosslare fares and book a Stena Line ticket between Cherbourg and Rosslare. More information about Stena Line
Brittany Ferries Cherbourg Rosslare
Brittany Ferries
Brittany Ferries is a Brittany-based shipping company operating ferry services to England, Ireland and Spain. On Vivanoda, you can compare Cherbourg-Rosslare fares and book a Brittany Ferries ticket between Cherbourg and Rosslare. Brittany Ferries operates 1 crossings a week to Rosslare from Cherbourg and the journey time is 16 hrs.. More information about Brittany Ferries
16 hrs.
1 crossings a week
Irish Ferries Cherbourg Rosslare
Irish Ferries
Irish Ferries operates ferry services between Ireland and Great Britain and between Ireland and France. On Vivanoda, you can compare Cherbourg-Rosslare fares and book a Irish Ferries ticket between Cherbourg and Rosslare. More information about Irish Ferries
Celtic Link Ferries Cherbourg Rosslare
Celtic Link Ferries
Celtic Link Ferries operates ferry services between France and Ireland, including ferry connections between the ports of Cherbourg and Rosslare. On Vivanoda, you can compare Cherbourg-Rosslare fares and book a Celtic Link Ferries ticket between Cherbourg and Rosslare. More information about Celtic Link Ferries

Where do the ferries leave from in Cherbourg? Where do the boats arrive in Rosslare?

Port of departure in Cherbourg

Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries or Celtic Link Ferries ferries depart for Rosslare from the following ports in Cherbourg:

Cherbourg - Gare Maritime
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Port of arrival in Rosslare

Celtic Link Ferries, Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries or Stena Line ships arrive in Rosslare from the following ports:

Rosslare Europort Ferries
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Cherbourg to Rosslare, it will take you at least 16 hrs. to cover the 276 mi between Cherbourg and Rosslare.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Cherbourg and Rosslare in winter) and the ferry company (Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries and Celtic Link Ferries). There are currently 1 crossings a week between Cherbourg and Rosslare.

There are 4 ferry companies operating between Cherbourg and Rosslare: Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries and Celtic Link Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Celtic Link Ferries, Stena Line.

Before booking, compare the prices of Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Celtic Link Ferries, Stena Line on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and safely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Cherbourg Rosslare ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are not refundable or changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Cherbourg and Rosslare, you will travel 276 mi.

To go by boat from Cherbourg to Rosslare, you can find prices ranging from $79 for the lowest, to $879 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $259.

The first ferry leaves Cherbourg at 15:00 for Rosslare.

The last ferry to Rosslare from Cherbourg usually departs at 21:00.

Experience a crossing between Cherbourg and Rosslare

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Cherbourg and Rosslare would be like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Celtic Link Ferries or Stena Line ferry cruise, we explain here the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Cherbourg to disembarking in Rosslare. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Cherbourg and Rosslare.

Departure from Cherbourg by ferry

Before your Cherbourg Rosslare ferry trip begins, here are the few steps to board:

  • Presentation at the port of Cherbourg / You should arrive at the Cherbourg ferry terminal within the time limit set by Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries or Celtic Link Ferries. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Cherbourg-Rosslare crossing / Go to the Celtic Link Ferries, Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries or Stena Line counter at the Cherbourg ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your reservation number. If you are by car, get in the reserved lines. The check-in will be done directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Rosslare / Pay attention to the voice messages in the Cherbourg ferry terminal inviting you to board. In your vehicle, Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries or Celtic Link Ferries agents will proceed to boarding line by line. Wait patiently for your turn.

Crossing Cherbourg Rosslare: on board the ship...

On board the Celtic Link Ferries, Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries or Stena Line ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! While some people will be inclined to relax in a cozy lounge, others will be sure to shop in the boutiques or eat at the self-service restaurant.

Disembarkation of the ferry in Rosslare

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Rosslare:

  • Approaching Rosslare harbor / You will be allowed to return to the boat's garage once the ferry is docked. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Rosslare harbor from the deck of the boat.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Cherbourg to Rosslare in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Rosslare.
  • Leave the ship and Rosslare is yours / You get your car out of the huge ferry garage relatively quickly, once the doors are open. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Rosslare. Finally, your stay in Rosslare begins in earnest!

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